tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post373494199488885181..comments2024-03-27T02:12:33.809-05:00Comments on Strictly Average: Tournament PrologueBrenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426628265866457542noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-52129792085888171762010-01-23T12:04:06.063-06:002010-01-23T12:04:06.063-06:00Good luck! post battle reports. Psychology plays a...Good luck! post battle reports. Psychology plays a big factor in games. You have to figure out what your opponent thinks your army does, versus what you think you're army does and take advantage.Kroxitauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758855360104254725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-73781105370093954792010-01-22T19:42:48.214-06:002010-01-22T19:42:48.214-06:00not Punisher that thing is of strictlt limited uti...not Punisher that thing is of strictlt limited utility. Now the executioner maybe its just so damn expensive.<br /><br />My problems with my list revolve more around being bored with it rather than any real missing component. I will probably end getting a colossus to pair with the twin manticores that should solve some of my cover/ap at range issues.<br /><br />At 1500 points I think I am adding a PBS to have some fun with. Something other than another troop choice and piece of artillery.<br /><br />Most games I do get back value for the manticore's, most of the time even on a point-for-point basis. I am actually quite happy with them.<br /><br />It honestly just comes down to wanting to change my list for the sake of change, that nagging feeling I get every week to tweak, whether its better or not.<br /><br />Most of the time when I start making changes it always comes back to the same thing in the end anyway. We'll see how it goes tomorrow and go from there.Evil Homernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-82333175244469236912010-01-22T18:58:03.222-06:002010-01-22T18:58:03.222-06:00I'm loving the comments section these last few...I'm loving the comments section these last few days!<br /><br />I gave JWolf's comments a good think, 'cause there was something in there bugging me but I couldn't quite put my finger on. It was this: <br /><br />"If Homer's opponents are letting him whack them worth 2 Manticores, more power to him."<br /><br />That's interesting on a few levels, not least of which does Psychology have an appreciable points value? Might make an interesting post, but this is why I thought of it...<br /><br />With all due respect to the Master Manipulator (every store needs one) I don't think the 4x4 tables are an issue; if anything, they allow an opponent to get closer to the problem. Nor do I think Homer's opponents are bunching up, inviting a good blowing (heh) - I know I'm not. Rather this: I actually DON'T think Homer's getting full value for the Manticores, point for point, even most games.<br /><br />I think maybe that's why he's been dissatisfied and has been considering the Punisher Cannon alternative.<br /><br />I don't think I'm wrong, though I hadn't considered it before now. Like Fallout said in the last post: peer review.Brenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07426628265866457542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-51498764150282148862010-01-22T16:24:35.544-06:002010-01-22T16:24:35.544-06:00If Homer's opponents are letting him whack the...If Homer's opponents are letting him whack them woth 2 Manticores, more power to him. I might deploy foot Devastators against him, especially in a bolstered ruin. If people are deplyoing Rhinos and Raiders to get alphaed off by Manticores, I'm at a loss.<br /><br />Playing like it's 4e is the surest path to losing, and even moreso against IG. And people do it every day.Jwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300981728444363555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-72945237900586464302010-01-22T16:21:11.400-06:002010-01-22T16:21:11.400-06:00Dark Eldar should always full Reserve on a 4x4. Yo...Dark Eldar should always full Reserve on a 4x4. You have to either be moving flat-out or alpha strike to have a chance.Jwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300981728444363555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-74640136580128001892010-01-22T15:52:13.046-06:002010-01-22T15:52:13.046-06:00Yeah the 4x4 tables are killing my Dark Eldar *shu...Yeah the 4x4 tables are killing my Dark Eldar *shudder*<br /><br />I don't plan on doing well tomorrow.Gauthichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037324467263090784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-11856449064857940182010-01-22T15:36:46.053-06:002010-01-22T15:36:46.053-06:00In homer's defense the manitcores work quite w...In homer's defense the manitcores work quite well right now because we are playing on 4x4 tables at 1250. This forces people into smaller spaces and he can still take advantage.<br /><br />For next month points go to 1500 and table go to 6x4.Master Manipulator (every store needs one)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-84558970629336416262010-01-22T13:17:46.428-06:002010-01-22T13:17:46.428-06:00Another thing to consider is that you have 2 vehic...Another thing to consider is that you have 2 vehicles and your CHQ that stand a decent chance of killing a combat squad. And the vehicles are really too dangerous to shoot within 12" of your own troops.<br /><br />Big Bug Nids would be terrible for you. Drop Pods will be hard on you, especially if they can come in during later turns.Jwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300981728444363555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349292176380807894.post-25844819881591160102010-01-22T13:13:12.931-06:002010-01-22T13:13:12.931-06:00Manticores are awesome in big points games where t...Manticores are awesome in big points games where the enemy has to be stacked up due to table space issues. At 1250, I think one is maybe okay, but 2 is costing you a Medusa or Demolisher, both of which are better.<br /><br />Consider what you would do to your own list.Jwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300981728444363555noreply@blogger.com